Scapula Fracture (Shoulder Blade Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBMost fractures of the scapula can be treated without surgery. Treatment involves immobilization with a sling or a shoulder immobilizer, icing and pain medications. The sling is usually kept for comfort for the first two weeks with subsequent increase of the shoulder’s range of motion.
Shoulder Fracture: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
WEBOct 2, 2023 · A fractured shoulder is any broken bone in your shoulder joint. Treatment is a brace, sling or surgery. It usually takes a few months to recover.
Scapula (Shoulder Blade) Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBNonsurgical treatment with a simple sling works for most fractures of the scapula. The sling holds your shoulder in place while the bone heals. Your doctor may want you to start moving your shoulder within the first week after the injury to minimize the risk of shoulder and elbow stiffness.
Shoulder Blade Fractures: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Nonsurgical Treatment. Most fractured shoulder blades can be treated without surgery. A doctor will provide you with a sling that will hold your shoulder in place while your bones heal....
Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations) - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBShoulder fractures most often involve the clavicle (collarbone), proximal humerus (top of the upper arm bone), or the scapula (shoulder blade). Shoulder dislocations can involve any of the three different joints that make up the shoulder.
Broken Shoulder Blade - WebMD
WEBFeb 11, 2024 · The goal of treatment is to maintain function of the shoulder. Most fractures of the body of the scapula are treated without surgery. Ice is used for swelling, and pain medications are used for...
Scapula Fracture (Broken Shoulder Blade) | Orthopaedic Trauma ...
WEBGeneral Treatment. Most scapula fractures can be treated without surgery. Even after a fracture, most of the thin portion of the bone (scapular body) is held in place by soft tissue. The broken bone will usually heal within 6 to 8 weeks, and your pain will get better over the first few weeks. Moving the arm is encouraged to prevent stiffness.
Shoulder fracture: Types, treatment, and recovery - Medical News Today
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Symptoms often include severe pain, swelling, bruising, and reduced shoulder mobility. An X-ray is often sufficient to diagnose a shoulder fracture. Treatment may involve using a sling.
Shoulder Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment - Penn Medicine
WEBSome shoulder fractures can be treated with noninvasive methods, while others may require more complex surgical treatments to repair the fractured bone(s). Your treatment plan may require both conservative and surgical techniques.
Scapula Fracture - Shoulder Blade Fracture - PhysioAdvisor
WEBMar 30, 2022 · Written by Brett Harrop. Updated: 30 March 2022. (Also known as Fractured Scapula, Shoulder Blade Fracture, Fractured Shoulder Blade) What is a scapula fracture? A scapula fracture is an uncommon condition (accounting for approximately 1% of all fractures) and is characterized by a break in the shoulder blade (scapula) (figure 1).
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